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Reprimanding: meaning, definitions and examples

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reprimanding

 

[ ˈrɛprɪˌmændɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

giving feedback

Reprimanding refers to the act of scolding or rebuking someone for a fault or wrongdoing. It is often done in a formal or official capacity and aims to correct behavior or performance. This action can be seen in various settings, including workplaces, schools, and legal environments.

Synonyms

admonishing, berating, rebuking, scolding

Examples of usage

  • The manager was reprimanding the employee for missing the deadline.
  • Teachers often find themselves reprimanding students for not following rules.
  • During the meeting, he was reprimanding his team for poor performance.
  • She felt embarrassed after being reprimanded in front of her peers.

Translations

Translations of the word "reprimanding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repreensão

🇮🇳 फटकार

🇩🇪 Tadeln

🇮🇩 teguran

🇺🇦 догана

🇵🇱 upomnienie

🇯🇵 叱責 (しっせき)

🇫🇷 réprimande

🇪🇸 reprimenda

🇹🇷 azarlama

🇰🇷 꾸중 (kkujung)

🇸🇦 تأنيب (ta'neeb)

🇨🇿 napomenutí

🇸🇰 napomenutie

🇨🇳 责备 (zébèi)

🇸🇮 opominjanje

🇮🇸 áminning

🇰🇿 ескерту

🇬🇪 გაფრთხილება (gafrtkhileba)

🇦🇿 tənbeh

🇲🇽 reprensión

Etymology

The word 'reprimanding' derives from the Latin word 'reprimere', which means 'to hold back' or 'to repress'. This Latin term is composed of 're-', meaning 'back', and 'premere', meaning 'to press'. The evolution into Middle French as 'réprimander' in the 16th century gave way to its modern use in English, which began in the early 19th century. Initially, the term was used primarily in legal and formal contexts but has since expanded to various fields, including education and corporate environments. Over the years, reprimanding has maintained its core meaning of addressing and correcting undesirable actions, highlighting the necessity of accountability and improvement in behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,510 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.